Are you the kind of bride-to-be who, when it comes to weddings, doesn’t have one traditional bone in your body (other than wanting to have a ceremony, reception and honeymoon, of course)? If so, you’re gonna LOVE this post because it features 10 hot wedding planning trends that are anything but your mama’s intention for your big day!

Incorporate all or just one or two into your wedding plans and you’ll create a series of moments that you—and everyone who attends your wedding—will never be able to forget!

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but what’s making headlines these days are colorful gemstones. This can be cool for a couple of reasons. It’s a standout approach from the usual (and beautiful) diamond, certain ones can save your groom a lot of money and different gemstones symbolize different things. For instance, Amazonite symbolizes truth, harmony and peace; Carnelian represents vitality, confidence and sexuality and Rose Quartz symbolizes love, trust and emotional healing. (Read more about gemstones here.)

Wanna look super sexy in your wedding dress? How about going nude? Not in the buff, but wearing a nude-colored wedding dress. Although it might seem risqué at first, as you can see from this picture, you can wear any style or cut and just add some nude material, like tulle, to it. It’s sensual and really romantic all at once.

Museums, libraries and botanical gardens are nice alternatives to churches and backyards. But if you really want to catch your guests off guard, how about getting married in something like an antique store? One that has all sorts of vintage furniture and art around it. If it’s a small wedding, it’s perfect in every way. Plus, the antiques can automatically be your décor.

Planning a destination wedding? Rather than giving the usual wedding favors, how about some destination wedding gift bags? It’s fun, it’s functional and your guests will be able to use them the entire time they’re there.

If you’re the avant garde kind of gal, sink your teeth into a geode wedding cake. It’s visually-stunning in every way and is such a nice variation to all of the white cakes and bride and groom toppers that most people expect.

Whether you’re athletic, love the outdoors or want to do any and everything you can to make sure that your guests do more than sit around and eat during the reception, offer the option for them to play some outdoor games. It can be something like a Ring Toss or a couple of rounds of Croquet or outdoor games that have a wedding theme such as DIY Yahtzee some of these.

It’s not uncommon for weddings to start a little later than planned. And you know what? Your guests won’t mind a bit if you host a cocktail hour prior to the actual ceremony. We recommend avoiding hard liquor (leave that for the reception). Instead, go with some mimosas or an invented drink to symbolize you and your groom’s love for one another. Click here for a little inspiration.

We LOVE this idea! Did you enjoy going to places like the planetarium when you were growing up? You can create feelings of nostalgia by putting up some image maps in your reception space. You can read more about what it entails by clicking here.

Honeymoons can easily cost as much as a wedding, if not more. If money is super-tight right now, don’t put your honeymoon on hold. Plan something super-elaborate for your first anniversary and stick closer to home for your honeymoon. For instance, there are some really sweet and romantic bed and breakfasts that are in your own city or one that’s just a few hours away. Explore your bed and breakfast options here and have an amazing time while staying out of debt! It’s a win/win!

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Heather McKinley-Brown is a self-proclaimed romantic, and bringing couples together has always been natural for her and something she loved doing. Heather's calm, warm personality brings a sense of peace to her clients. She truly cares about each person and enjoys getting to know their story and vision for that special day ensuring that every special occasion is an outstanding success.